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How to make a pretty tabletop terrarium

In just four easy steps, you'll have a gorgeous, low-maintenance succulent garden to enjoy.
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You will need:

Glass container or vessel

Small pebbles

Crushed charcoal

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Potting soil

Moss and succulents

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Instructions:

1. Cover the bottom of your container with a layer of small pebbles and then top with a layer of active charcoal and then potting soil.

2. Add your succulent plants like hen and chicks or cacti.

3. Fill in the gaps with moss.

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4. Simply mist your terrarium once a week to keep it looking its best.

Note: Place your terrarium in natural, indirect light for best results. Direct sunlight might burn the plants!

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